Sunday, June 5, 2011

Designed by Harry Beck the London Underground Map can be considered a work of art.It has already been studied by some scholars and Rudolf Arnheim in his "Art and Visual Perception" claims that it's harmony pleases the eyes and it is perfectly designed to convey the informations it needs.

Withdrawing the realistic informations, such as geographic details or streets, it is the best possible image to show what needs to be found quickly. He says lots of things. Just look. If you are a British citizen try to forget it's utility. Perhaps it will be easier if you look at it upside down.